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RFK Stadium - Ricky Ervins came off the bench to rush for 133 yards and two touchdowns, including a 65-yard burst to finish off the scoring. The game was closer than the score indicated as the Browns battled and stayed in the game for more than three quarters.
With the Redskins up by just four in the third quarter, Joe Gibbs turned to Ervins, an untested third-round draft pick. Ervins’ first carry was good for 15 yards to start Washington’s touchdown drive. The rookie finished it off himself with a 12-yard burst, following a nice block behind Don Warren.
Another TD drive gave the Redskins some real breathing room at 35-17. The march ended with Riggs taking it into the end zone from a yard out, but Ervins was the key, gaining 73 yards on five carries during the drive. The rookie provided and exclamation point when, after the two-minute warning, he bounced outside and broke free for 65 yards and a touchdown.
WHY DID THEY KEEP THEIR STARTERS IN?!!!! No fair!!!